2016 GRACE Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement – Bob Amick, Concentrics Restaurants

Restaurateur of the Year (Small/Independent) – Jamie Durrence, Daniel Reed Hospitality

Restaurateur of the Year (Franchisee) – Shawn Hooks, Firehouse Subs

Restaurateur of the Year (Large/Corporate) – Waffle House

Industry Partner of the Year – Coca-Cola

Hospitality Hero of the Year –  Regynald Washington, Hojeij Branded Foods

Restaurant Manager of the Year – Yvette Pearson, The Public Kitchen and Bar

Restaurant Employee of the Year – Valita Drayton, The Krystal Company